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UK and France set out migrant crossing crackdown plan

UK and France set out migrant crossing crackdown plan

The Home Secretary and his French counterpart have agreed a new action plan to strengthen efforts against migrant activity in the English Channel.

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Warning after trailer thefts

Warning after trailer thefts

Officers are reminding trailer owners to ensure they are securely locked following reports of thefts.

Veolia fined £1m after death of dustman

Veolia fined £1m after death of dustman

A company has been hit with a £1 million fine over the death of a dustman five years ago.

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Rail freight terminal development on the cards

Rail freight terminal development on the cards

Leaked documents have revealed intentions to develop a freight terminal in Kent using public funds.

'Mr Head was let down by his employers'

'Mr Head was let down by his employers'

A company has been found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of a worker who died under the wheels of a dustcart.

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Dozens of exotic birds ransacked from aviaries

Dozens of exotic birds ransacked from aviaries

Thieves stole dozens of birds from aviaries in the last week prompting calls for rural communities to be alert.

Old railway line set for redevelopment

Old railway line set for redevelopment

Months of work to bring a derelict railway track back into use is set to start in the coming weeks.

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Class A drug charge after motorway car stop

Class A drug charge after motorway car stop

A man has appeared in court charged with a class A drug offence after his car was stopped on the motorway.

Mev still going strong

Mev still going strong

Neil Cugley hailed Micheal Everitt's growing influence at Folkestone Invicta after the midfielder clocked up his 700th appearance for the club.

'Weapon threat' triggers police manhunt

'Weapon threat' triggers police manhunt

Firearm officers swooped on a seafront bar after a man reportedly brandished a weapon and threatened a victim.

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Road closing for four months

Road closing for four months

A key route is set to be closed off for up to four months, as part of vital sewage works, starting today.

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Helicopter called in search for 'distressed' person

Helicopter called in search for 'distressed' person

A police helicopter was heard circling above homes near the coast last night as part of a search for a 'distressed' person.

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Rescue operation sees man lifted out of gully

Rescue operation sees man lifted out of gully

A major operation has swung into place after a man fell around 20ft down a gully.

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Britain First deputy leader quits

Britain First deputy leader quits

The former deputy leader of far-right party Britain First, who was jailed for her behaviour during a gang rape trial, has confirmed she has quit.

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Ex carpet shop to become gym

Ex carpet shop to become gym

Plans for a 24-hour gym have been approved, despite numerous public objections.

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Lorry driver jailed for attempting to smuggle migrants

Lorry driver jailed for attempting to smuggle migrants

A lorry driver's attempt to smuggle migrants through the Channel Tunnel unravelled when two men were spotted wearing jackets with the HGV's branding.

Man denies 'vile accusation' over friend's death

Man denies 'vile accusation' over friend's death

A dustman has denied telling a friend he had “nudged” a colleague who then fell under the wheels of a lorry and died.

Thug trashes Hungry Horse pub in racist tirade

Thug trashes Hungry Horse pub in racist tirade

A man out on a date trashed a pub and hurled racist abuse at a barman when it took too long to be served.

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Crash by tunnel causes delays

Crash by tunnel causes delays

Motorists are facing long delays after a crash at a tunnel.

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Extreme weather protocol activated for rough sleepers

Extreme weather protocol activated for rough sleepers

Anyone sleeping rough in part of Kent are entitled to emergency accommodation tonight as part of an extreme weather protocol.

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